All H81 Series motherboards also feature 100% high-quality 5K solid capacitors last more than twice as long as traditional electrolytic capacitors.

The Maximus VI Impact is a mini-ITX gaming motherboard based on Intel Z87 chipset for the latest 4th generation Intel Core processors. It is the first ROG mini-ITX motherboard to be fully loaded with exclusive gamer features and proves size is no longer an indicator of performance. It features the SupremeFX Impact discrete sound card for 115 dB SNR audio and Impact Power digital power-management technology for the same overclocking control as ROG full-size ATX motherboards. Maximus VI Impact also takes connectivity to the next level with onboard 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0.

ROG Maximus VI Impact features the SupremeFX Impact discrete sound card with a custom design that keeps the PCI Express x16 slot free. The dual-differential circuit design splits the audio chip's analog signal into opposing phases that are combined by four operational amplifiers (op-amps) to produce a stronger output, while ELNA audio capacitors smooth high and low-frequency signals to deliver warmer sounds.

Maximus VI Impact also features Perfect Voice technology that uses active noise cancellation on the microphone input to keep VoIP chat clear in noisy environments, and Music PnP technology that allows external sound sources to play through PC speakers when the PC is shut down. SupremeFX Shielding 4 reduces audio distortion from electromagnetic interference. The lossless 115dB output and the ability to drive high-impedance headphones (up to 600ohms) complete the sound experience.

Based on ROG Extreme Engine DIGI+ III technology, Impact Power is compact voltage-regulator module (VRM) with 60A BlackWing chokes and 10K black metallic capacitors that gives precise digital power management for complete overclocking control that's on a par with ROG full-size ATX motherboards.

Connectivity options include the mPCIe Combo II + Wi-Fi 802.11ac/Bluetooth 4.0 add-on card, which deliver Wi-Fi speeds up to three times faster than 802.11n, while an M.2 slot supports the latest high-performance SSDs.

ROG Maximus VI Impact is also packed with exclusive features for gamers. Sonic Radar detects source of in-game sounds and plots them on an on-screen overlay for a unique method of pinpointing the enemy, while Intel Gigabit Ethernet with ROG GameFirst II technology eliminates online game lag by prioritizing traffic for optimum ping rates.

Other bundled tools include ROG RAMDisk that allows up to 80% of a computer's available RAM to act as a high-speed virtual drive for accelerated game-loading times, while SSD Secure Erase built in to Maximus VI Impact's UEFI BIOS lets users quickly restore drives to a factory-fresh condition for the best possible performance.

The Q-Code display shows two-digit codes for rapid identification of POST errors, while pressing the DirectKey button enters the UEFI button immediately. Maximus VI Impact also features a MemOK! button on the motherboard that automatically loads failsafe memory settings when overly aggressing timing prevents the PC from booting.